A changeable week

This week is shaping up to be one of
those where we all get a chance to have some dry and wet
weather as weather systems cross New Zealand.

A band of
cloud and rain is set to cross the remainder of the South
Island during Monday and the North Island on Tuesday and
Wednesday. "ForMonday, the wettest weather looks set to be
on the West Coast of the South Island as a frontal system
moves slowly northwards, while the place to be for the start
of the week is the east coast of the North Island, with
fine, dry and warm conditions for the likes of Gisborne and
Hawke's Bay" meteorologist John Law said.

However, from
midweek, an area of low pressure lingers off the east coast
of the North Island, making Gisborne and Hawke's Bay
cloudier and wetter. Meanwhile, another ridge of high
pressure slides across the South Island on Wednesday
bringing the return of some drier and brighter weather with
it.

During the second half of the week, the area of
higher pressure looks set to push back across the remainder
of the country from the Tasman Sea allowing most spots to
enjoy some drier weather for a time.

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